According to LEGO and Nintendo, the upcoming LEGO Super Mario 2027 sets will feature traditional minifigures for the first time, marking a major shift away from the large interactive figures used since the theme launched in 2020. Revealed at gamescom 2026 in Cologne, Germany, the initial wave brings characters like Mario, Luigi, Peach, Yoshi, Toad, and Bowser Jr. to standard minifigure form across eight sets releasing on January 1, 2027.
LEGO Super Mario 2027 Minifigure Wave and Pricing Details
The January 2027 collection spans eight distinct builds with prices ranging from €9.99 to €99.99, according to LEGO’s gamescom announcements. For the first time, the lineup includes sets specifically designated for builders aged four and older.
Among the smallest additions is LEGO Super Mario 72052 Mario’s Pipe Jump. Comprising 61 pieces for €9.99, it introduces the standard Mario minifigure alongside a Goomba, a green Warp Pipe, and a functional lever that launches the enemy so Mario can claim a coin. Expanding the lineup into racing, LEGO Super Mario 72054 Mario Kart – Racing with Mario provides 84 parts for €14.99, featuring a four-wheeled kart with a built-in green shell launcher. Meanwhile, LEGO Super Mario 72055 Mario’s Beach Adventures offers 196 pieces for €19.99, presenting a vacation-themed scene complete with a swimming-trunk-clad Mario, a beach kiosk, a surfplank, and a Sidestepper.
Multi-Character Sets and Mario Kart Expansions
Two-player dynamics arrive early in the 2027 schedule with LEGO Super Mario 72056 Mario Kart – Luigi & Bowser Jr.’s Race. Priced at €29.99 with 104 pieces, this set targets builders aged four and up and equips both Luigi and Bowser Jr. with individual karts equipped with shell-firing mechanisms. Another 4+ offering, LEGO Super Mario 72057 Yoshi at Mario’s House, costs €39.99 across 147 bricks, pairing Mario with the debut of the Yoshi minifigure near a two-story red-roofed house featuring a functional slide.
For larger builds, LEGO Super Mario 72058 Mario Kart – Bowser’s Rumbling Race delivers 409 pieces for €59.99. Rated for ages seven and up, it features Bowser in the Bowser Bruiser, Toad in a Zoom Buggy, a Goomba piloting a Biddybuggy, and a brick-built cow steering the Tune Thumper vehicle.
Castle Confrontations and Fire Power Variants
The largest Mario Kart-set in the January 2027 wave is LEGO Super Mario 72058 Mario Kart – Bowser’s Rumbling Race, which delivers 409 pieces for €59.99. Rated for ages seven and up, it features Bowser in the Bowser Bruiser, Toad in a Zoom Buggy, a Goomba piloting a Biddybuggy, and a brick-built cow steering the Tune Thumper vehicle.
Consisting of 850 elements, the fortress model places Fire Mario—dressed in his white-and-red outfit—against Bowser, a Koopa Troopa, and a Goomba. The set incorporates lava streams, traps, a functional lavaball shooter, and a hidden treasure chest containing coins, alongside a Peach minifigure.
Complementing the castle set, LEGO Super Mario 72061 Fire Luigi vs. Koopa Troopa Battle contains 241 pieces for €29.99. It includes a Fire Luigi minifigure, a Koopa Troopa, a tower section featuring ? Blocks, and a launching cannon mechanism that propels Luigi toward the structure to uncover hidden Fire Flower elements.
Did you know?
LEGO first teased the arrival of Mario as a traditional minifigure during MAR10 Day celebrations in March, months before officially debuting the complete 2027 product line at gamescom in Cologne.
Frequently Asked Questions
When will the LEGO Super Mario 2027 sets be released?
According to LEGO, all eight sets in the initial 2027 wave launch on January 1, 2027, through official LEGO channels and retail partners.
How much will the new LEGO Super Mario sets cost?
Prices range from €9.99 for the smallest set, Mario’s Pipe Jump, up to €99.99 for Fire Mario & Bowser’s Castle.
Do the 2027 sets include traditional minifigures?
Yes. Departing from the large interactive figures used since 2020, the 2027 sets introduce classic LEGO minifigures for characters like Mario, Luigi, Peach, Yoshi, Toad, and Bowser Jr.
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